Netflix Interview Guide
Culture MemoOfficial
Interview Style
Netflix interviews focus on their unique "Freedom & Responsibility" culture. They want high performers who thrive with autonomy and can handle direct feedback. Expect candid conversations about your strengths and weaknesses.
Culture Memo
Judgment
Make wise decisions despite ambiguity.
What interviewers look for:
Show sound decision-making with incomplete information.
Selflessness
Seek what's best for Netflix, not yourself.
What interviewers look for:
Demonstrate putting team/company above personal gain.
Courage
Say what you think and make tough calls.
What interviewers look for:
Show you speak up and take calculated risks.
Communication
Listen well and be concise.
What interviewers look for:
Demonstrate clear, direct communication.
Inclusion
Collaborate effectively with diverse colleagues.
What interviewers look for:
Show you value different perspectives.
Integrity
Be honest and direct.
What interviewers look for:
Demonstrate trustworthiness and candor.
Passion
Care intensely about Netflix's success.
What interviewers look for:
Show genuine enthusiasm and dedication.
Innovation
Create new ideas that prove useful.
What interviewers look for:
Demonstrate creative problem-solving.
Curiosity
Learn rapidly and eagerly.
What interviewers look for:
Show intellectual curiosity and continuous learning.
Sample Questions
"Tell me about a time you made an unpopular decision."
💡 Tip: Show you stood by your convictions with data and reasoning.
"What's the most direct feedback you've given?"
💡 Tip: Demonstrate candor balanced with respect.
Tips for Success
- Read the Netflix Culture Memo thoroughly - they expect you to know it
- Be extremely candid about strengths AND weaknesses
- Show you thrive with autonomy and minimal process
- Demonstrate you can give and receive direct feedback
- Emphasize impact and outcomes over process
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not being candid enough about weaknesses
- Seeming to need heavy process or hand-holding
- Not demonstrating genuine passion for entertainment/media
- Being uncomfortable with direct feedback style
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